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I have a B-2100. The replacement bulbs cost $1.99 each for the 35 watt and I think it was about $2.69 for the 50 watt bulbs. Not bad considering the difference in light output.

High intensity bulbs
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Robert in Pa.

Just to close out this discussion, I decided to buy a Kubota B2150 with loader. Great shape and low hours.

Thanks again to everyone who helped.

Price help
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Drew McGovern

Fritz, you're right about that valve for putting water in the tires from a garden hose. Instead of pre-mixing the water/anti-freeze, I put the anti-freeze in first, then the water. And to get the tires filled to the proper level, don't remove or lay them down. Park the tractor with the valve stem at the top, jack it up enough to take all the weight off the tire, then remove the valve core and put the liquid in. When it gets to the level that some can run back out the valve stem, you'll be about to the 75% level that you want.

Valve for filling tires
Parts and Repair
Replies 12 Post by Bird Senter

TomG, I think you've about got it right. My FEL valve has in "inlet" or as they call it "pump" port labelled "P", then it has the "power beyond" port labelled "PB" that sends the oil back into the circuit, through the open center valve, to continue on to the 3-point hitch. It also has an "outlet" or as they call it "tank" port labelled "T" that allows the oil to flow back to the reservoir when the valve is operated.

Power Steering Failure
John Deere Tractors
Replies 21 Post by Bird Senter

David: Kasco manufacturing has a web site. www.kascomfg.com. I personally don't know any specifics about their products. Looking at the website may be helpful. Website does give regional reps and dealers.

snow
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 5 Post by mike dewald

A trip to the dealer resulted in the following info. A synthetic blend of engine lubrication for JD. Called PLUS-50 0w-40. Recomended for year round use. Rated for temp ranges of -40F to 122F. Pour point of -54F. JD claims when used with JD filters oil drain intervals can be extended 50% over what is stated in the operators manual to offset cost. About twice the price of Torq-Gard Supreme. Certainly looks interesting. First New Holland has it. Now John Deere.

John Deere 0w-40
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by DFB

Yes, the freezing rain thing on gravel is nightmarish. Last December was a real problem here, and last night the temperature went above freezing with some rain, so the problem is back. I'm just happy I removed snow from out roofs yesterday or I'd have glaciers till spring--just like the drive.

When it's cold, the ice and frozen gravel becomes one layer, and ice doesn't break off the gravel. Best thing is to scrape what can be scraped when it's warm. My approach is to just live with it, but try to keep the surface roughened. Salt and sand are familiar remedies, but wood ashes are lesser known (probably because they make a mess). However, some people around here who heat with wood use the ashes on their private road, and it works well. Of course, almost anything is better than trying to chop it with axes etc.

I do have some untested ideas I thought about last December. First is to put chains on the truck, load it heavy and drive up and down the drive. I also wondered if the scarifiers on a box blade would groove, or chew up, the surface enough to make removing my 3ph blower worthwhile.

breaking up ice
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 10 Post by TomG

Hello Nuc, glad to have you back and see you set part of the record straight. I haven't heard a word from Mahindra. Apparently they or someone is receiving their email, but no replies yet. Maybe I'll ask some of their dealers to help.

Mahindra
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 24 Post by Roger L.

It is a very good price. looking at the picture, I'd say this one hasn't run in a few days... :-)...It is important for diesels that have been sitting for a long time that they be cranked until the oil pressure comes up before starting. Crank it with the throttle all the way off and the compression release pulled to make cranking easier. This pre-oiling type of cranking was required by the Yanmar factory in bulletins specifically for mentioning older YM155 tractors that had not been run for a while. It is a good idea for any motor.
Those YM155D tractors were among the first of the 4wd compacts. They were primitive by today's standards with things like the prelube requirement, the thermosiphon cooloing, real slow hydraulics, transmission-driven PTO, puny electrics, and a noisy engine that also vibrates.....but if you looked after their special requirements they were amazingly durable. And they would run all day on fuel measured by the spoonful. Parts and service seem to be well supported.

Yanmar Price
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Roger L.

I recently acquired an L225 that had a damaged hood and pretty rusty fenders. I would be interested in replaceing these with some very clean used ones. Can anyone tell me what models will work on this tractor and what should I expect to pay for very good used sheetmetal???<br>Your input is appreciated!<br>Thanks:<br>Greasy Fingers

L225 Hood and Fenders
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by James E. Siler

I have not built a loader from their plans but I did purchase a set of backhoe plans from them and can attest to the quality of the plans. It was my intention to build a backhoe directly from the plans but shortly after I purchased them I lucked upon a rusted out 3 point ford backhoe that needed complete rebuilding. The CAD plan instructions are very thorough and still leave enough custom planning if you have different cylinders or material available. There were numerous times while rebuilding the Ford backhoe that I referred to the CAD plans for reassurance that the longer booms and tubing I was using was of sufficient strength. (I greatly increased the capability of the original backhoe with a longer main and ext boom and bigger cylinders.) If you consider yourself a fair welder and have a means of cutting 4 in tubing and 1/2 inch steel then go for the cad plans and have a good time. I would say that his estimates on time and material are very realistic.

Loader plans from cad corp
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 4 Post by Craig

At Fleet Farm and I'm sure other agriculture supply places they sell an aerosol grsphite spray to spray on a shined-up moldboard so it won't rust and pit between use. This allows the plow 'to scour' at the outset with it's next use (prevent the soil from sticking to the moldboard) and pull easier. Powdered graphite is often mixed into seed corn/beans in the planter hopper to prevent caking and enhance flow. I'd try some emery cloth to the chute followed with graphite spray and see if that improves the reology.

John Deere 59 quot Snowblower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 16 Post by RCH

Fred yes you can add a post hole auger to your b-hoe. We have put together 5 that I know of and we use a system built for that tractor that is matched for the hydraulic flow of the L-35. Contact me if you would like more info.

Optional Single Lever Control Valve
Cub Cadet
Replies 35 Post by Art White

Cutter I am familiar with them only due to the ice racing that goes on in central NY. I don't know where to go to get them. Now for the next question will they help you as much as chains? I don't believe they will help as much on deeep snow as a set of double ring tire chains but they sure would be a lot smoother on the driveway or road and they would help cutting in to the ice to give you traction. I've waiting for the ice to get thick enough to see what the boys are running and put a handle on a set to try. I believe it was Murf who talked of them to begin with.

chains studs
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 15 Post by Art White

$I was able to fabricate skid plates rather easily for my blade. The blade has holes already drilled in it (to offset the mounting to the left or right). I simply cut some 1/2" x 3" wide bar stock into 2 pieces about 12" long, then bent the front and back 3 " up to a 45 degree angle using the torch. I welded a 18" length of unistrut straight up from the middle of each, and I bolt them on using 1/2" bolts and unistrut nuts . Crude ascii drawing from the side: || | || Blade | ||unistrut | || / || \____||___/ skid plate I have plenty of adjustment available with the unistrut, but I have been running them tight to the bottom of the blade. I still move a little gravel, but I need to clear almost all of the snow for our cars to climb the incline in our driveway.$ Snow Removal with Rear Blade
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 20 Post by Mike Broich

Harry, It's very possible the manual is wrong. I bought a 4700 in July and the manual that came with the tractor had numerous mistakes in it. I call JD and got an updated manual about a month ago. The old manual said the engine oil capacity was 6.2 qt's the new one says 5.1, big diff. Just another problem with rushing a product to market. David

jd4100 oil capacity
Parts and Repair
Replies 12 Post by dsg

My wife refers to me and my toys, and I suspect she's not far off. Of course, I try to maintain a fitting seriousness, and even dignity, and also not to uncharitably observe that she benefits from the results of my toys.

Live PTO, which I think is almost standard these days, is another good thing to have. The chute tends to clog if the blower stops turning before the auger clears.

JD4100 snow removal
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 5 Post by TomG

My 60" 3ph blower is a Canadian made 'Meteor' brand. I think the current price is around $1,70CAN with hydraulic chute and PTO shaft.

Snowblade For B 2710
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 17 Post by TomG

Thank you. I am still pondering what to do. The Kubota has a great deal of power without the weight and size of some tractors. An attractive feature. I am unfamiliar with many of the other brands.

test drive
Website Operations Howto
Replies 15 Post by Doctor Allen

I had an MTD lawn tractor, then an AYP garden tractor (20hp gas, 50" cut,hydro xmission). I kept tearing up the deck and belts. I have 8 acres and use the tractor to mow, bush hog, move trailers, scrape a gravel driveway. I went to my JD dealer and was looking at their biggest garden tractor. My second choice was a 4100HST. The cost of the 4100 wasn't that much more than the garden tractor, but it sure does a lot more! And I can't tell you how glad I am that I moved up to the 4100. There isn't much I can't do with it. I kept the other two for close-in mowing if necessary. Try not to use 4WD on your lawn. It eats up the turf when you turn! You don't know what a comfortable ride is until you move up to a compact from a garden tractor. I have some steep slopes, tight spaces and lots of tree limbs to negotiate. The only problem with the ROPS around trees is that it catches branches you can push out of the way with your hands, only to hit you in the back of the head with them. Happy mowing!

What to get JD445 JD4100 or wait for new JD BX clone
Operating and Attachments
Replies 39 Post by Chris Hoffman